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Stanley Report Uncertain on online poker future

Morgan Stanley Report Sends Mixed Signals on US iGaming

A recent Morgan Stanley report has downgraded their previous predictions for the U.S. regulated online poker market. However, there is still cause for hope.

Posted on: September 17, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

The Santa Ysabel tribe is still making news despite not releasing their site yet as they said they would.

Unanswered Questions Remain for CA Tribe’s Online Poker Site

Even though the Santa Ysabel tribe of California is offering no new evidence of their online gambling site, there are plenty of questions to be answered.

Posted on: September 12, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

Bad Actor Clause Not to Blame for CA's failure to pass iGaming bill

Bad Actor Clause May Be Least of California’s Problems

After CA's failure to pass an iGaming bill, who is to blame? Surprisingly, the downfall of the bill is not tied to PokerStars or the Bad Actor Clause.

Posted on: September 5, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

Private Table Internet Poker Site Online Bogus

Santa Ysabel Cries Wolf for the 3rd Time: Online Poker Site Delayed Yet Again

PrivateTable.com claims to be launching real-money online poker, but they missed another deadline. Should we take them seriously? How bad is this for US?

Posted on: September 1, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

Weighing In On The Political Messages At The Poker Table Debate

We analyze PokerStars' reaction to Olivier Busquet and Daniel Colman's t-shirts at an EPT event in Spain expressing their support for Palestinians.

Posted on: August 27, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

CA iGaming Week in Review: Delays in Online Poker Regulation, Player Dissent over Bicycle WPT Legends of Poker Main Event.

California iGaming Week in Review: Delays for Online Poker, Bike Battles Kessler over Live Event

This week in California iGaming news: more delays in online poker regulation bills, and player dissent over Bicycle WPT Legends of Poker main event.

Posted on: August 22, 2014 | | Jennifer Newell

Online Poker Bill to Pass in CA in 2018?

California Online Poker Coming in 2015 … Or 2016 … Ok, Maybe 2018

California's two online gaming bills have been shelved for this year. While politicians procrastinate, some speculate a bill could finally pass in 2018.

Posted on: August 22, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

Greenstein pens opinion piece on bad actor clause

Barry Greenstein Pens Opinion Responding to “Bad Actor” Clauses

Barry Greenstein wrote an op-ed attacking the bad actor clauses that many states have proposed in iGaming legislation, and what this means for PokerStars.

Posted on: August 20, 2014 | | Earl Burton

Best Newsweek comments posts about online poker attack

8 Articles That Refute Newsweek’s Online Poker Smear Campaign

"...pro-[online poker] regulation advocates have the stronger argument and don't need to resort to fear-mongering tactics to gain supporters," unlike Newsweek's cover.

Posted on: August 19, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

California Sets the Stage for Regulated Online Poker in 2015

California Prepping for 2015 Online Poker Push

While California is unlikely to move on iGaming legislation in 2014, the stage is set for new legislation and discussion of regulated online poker in 2015.

Posted on: August 13, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

Morgan Stanley Report Sends Mixed Signals on US iGaming

Unanswered Questions Remain for CA Tribe’s Online Poker Site

Bad Actor Clause May Be Least of California’s Problems

Santa Ysabel Cries Wolf for the 3rd Time: Online Poker Site Delayed Yet Again

Weighing In On The Political Messages At The Poker Table Debate

California iGaming Week in Review: Delays for Online Poker, Bike Battles Kessler over Live Event

California Online Poker Coming in 2015 … Or 2016 … Ok, Maybe 2018

Barry Greenstein Pens Opinion Responding to “Bad Actor” Clauses

8 Articles That Refute Newsweek’s Online Poker Smear Campaign

California Prepping for 2015 Online Poker Push

CNIGA: ‘Hard Not To Be Offended’ By 2024 CA Sports Betting Initiatives

Despite Tribal Exclusivity, Here’s How CA Card Rooms Can Spread Blackjack

The Silver State? California No. 2 In Economic Impact From Casinos

Kindbridge Behavioral Health and Kindbridge Research Institute Launch Free Mental Health Initiative for Those Affected by LA Wildfires

Court Victory Pushes Koi Nation’s Sonoma County Casino Project Towards Finish Line

California Cardrooms Might Lose Baccarat, Blackjack, and Other Games If Tribes Prevail in Court

California Tribal Coalition Suing Cardroom Operators For Violating State Constitution

Shiloh Resort And Casino Project Delayed Indefinitely Following Federal Judge’s Ruling

Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Files Lawsuit To Stop Koi Nation’s Shiloh Casino Plans

Vallejo City Council Advances Plans For $700 Million Scotts Valley Casino Project

Revamped Poker Room At Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage Casino Opens This Weekend

Head-to-Head Sports Predictions Game Playbawk 2.0 Now Available at Newly-Opened Chicken Ranch Casino

Pechanga Resort Casino Strikes Partnership With Venetian Las Vegas to Establish Shared Loyalty Program